Wendell Joe Flake

Wendell Joe Flake, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 12, 2023. Wendell was born to Anthony Lee Flake and Sarah Gay Howell (Roark) on January 18, 1967, in Indianapolis.

Wendell, or Joe as he preferred to be called, attended Emmerich Manual High School and was a bricklayer with family until joining the Bricklayers Local 4 Indiana/Kentucky union in 2001.  Joe was always happy during the holidays and loved spending quality time with his family.  Joe especially liked joking around and spending time with his nieces and nephews.  In his later years, Joe discovered his love for the beach and took a trip with family to Hawaii via his first airplane ride in 2019.  Joe will be dearly missed by family, friends, and coworkers.

Wendell was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Lee Flake and brother, Billy Lee Flake.

Wendell is survived by his mother, Sarah Howell, Stepfather Tom Howell, Daughter Leanna Boles, Siblings; Ricky (Ann) Flake, Kathy (Ron) Inman, Sheila Munden and Toni Jean, his nieces and nephews, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 12pm – 2pm at Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis, IN. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wheeler Mission, PO Box 3085 Indianapolis, IN 46206, or Salvation Army 6060 Castleway West Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46250.

You are invited to read Wendell’s obituary at www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com where you may sign the guest book and leave a personal message for the family.

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